Thanks Carl youve put forward a good case for the ply it would certainly be a lot easier for me as I already have the marine ply, polyurethane enamel paint, fiberglass resin and tape. I imagine if I did it your way it would be fractionally heavier but I shouldnt need to lift the decks again which is really what Im looking for. Once the gelcoat goes on Im not doing it again. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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